Expat Guide to Living in Penzance

Whether you're already living in Penzance or preparing to move to Penzance, our Expat Guide to Living in UK offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Penzance. For answers to specific questions, visit our UK Forum to talk with expats in Penzance.

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Penzance handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Penzance by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Penzance - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Penzance by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Penzance? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Penzance? Help others moving to Penzance by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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Reviews of Schools in Penzance

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Penzance. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Penzance:

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Penzance. If you are already living in Penzance, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Penzance by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Penzance? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Penzance by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Penzance? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Penzance? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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Guide to Living in Penzance, UK

Penzance, UK: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Penzance

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Meet other people living in Penzance.

Healthcare in UK

Expats in the U.K. are able to utilize the public health care system, which is managed by the NHS. Many expats want to have private health insurance to help reduce wait times and several other reasons. Read for more details on how to navigate the system.

Expats Talk about Living in Penzance

Expats talk about what it's like living in Penzance, UK: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What Newcomers to Penzance Should Know

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Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Penzance.